$103+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Salinas, CA, CA
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SFO
Sep 14 — Sep 211
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to SalinasExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 15, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 15, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/218:30 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Wed 9/3011:42 am -
1 stop21h 02m
Deal found 8/14![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/218:30 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Tue 9/297:11 pm -
1 stop16h 41m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/148:30 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Wed 9/236:04 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:29 am -
1 stop14h 45m
Tue 9/2911:17 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/209:56 pm -
1 stop12h 18m
Tue 9/297:11 pm -
1 stop16h 41m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/219:31 pm -
1 stop12h 43m
Wed 9/3011:42 am -
1 stop21h 02m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/209:56 pm -
1 stop12h 18m
Thu 10/110:24 pm -
1 stop10h 33m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$194
Best flights from Des Moines to SalinasDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:50 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
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1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/152:46 pm -
1 stop7h 46m
Fri 9/2512:05 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Deal found 8/12![Delta logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:29 am -
2 stops12h 59m
Mon 9/286:04 am -
1 stop11h 29m
Deal found 8/15![Frontier logo]()
$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/215:12 pm -
1 stop7h 57m
Fri 11/272:00 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$434
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/203:46 pm -
2 stops10h 10m
Wed 10/216:03 am -
1 stop6h 22m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$365
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/296:40 pm -
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1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/121:50 pm -
2 stops8h 25m
Mon 11/166:10 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:15 am -
1 stop7h 24m
Mon 9/145:00 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 8/15![United Airlines logo]()
$469
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/232:40 pm -
1 stop9h 30m
Sun 9/278:10 am -
2 stops8h 20m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$447
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to SalinasDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas. Data last updated August 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas. Data last updated August 15, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/148:30 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Wed 9/236:04 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/209:56 pm -
1 stop12h 18m
Tue 9/297:11 pm -
1 stop16h 41m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/209:56 pm -
1 stop12h 18m
Thu 10/110:24 pm -
1 stop10h 33m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/218:30 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Wed 9/3011:42 am -
1 stop21h 02m
Deal found 8/14![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/218:30 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Tue 9/297:11 pm -
1 stop16h 41m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/219:31 pm -
1 stop12h 43m
Wed 9/3011:42 am -
1 stop21h 02m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:29 am -
1 stop14h 45m
Wed 9/3011:42 am -
1 stop21h 02m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$191
One-way flights from Des Moines to SalinasSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Salinas. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Salinas. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 15, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:30 pm -
1 stop5h 44m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$103
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:30 pm -
1 stop16h 17m
Deal found 8/11![Frontier logo]()
$122
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:19 pm -
1 stop6h 26m
Deal found 8/11![Frontier logo]()
$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/279:56 pm -
2 stops38h 26m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/289:31 pm -
2 stops20h 15m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$149
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/261:27 pm -
1 stop8h 07m
Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/22:39 pm -
1 stop6h 26m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$154
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated August 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $180 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $89 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $445 |
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DSMSFO
Des Moines
Sat 9/5
4:50 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop6h 40m
San Francisco
Wed 9/16
6:50 am-5:45 pm
1 stop8h 55m
$283
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM Des Moines - SFO San Francisco
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Tue 9/15
2:46 pm-8:32 pm
1 stop7h 46m
San Francisco
Fri 9/25
12:05 am-10:17 am
1 stop8h 12m
$305
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM Des Moines - SFO San Francisco
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Thu 9/24
11:29 am-10:28 pm
2 stops12h 59m
San Francisco
Mon 9/28
6:04 am-7:33 pm
1 stop11h 29m
$326
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM Des Moines - SFO San Francisco
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Tue 10/20
3:46 pm-11:56 pm
2 stops10h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 10/21
6:03 am-2:25 pm
1 stop6h 22m
$365
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM Des Moines - SFO San Francisco
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Tue 9/29
6:40 pm-11:20 pm
1 stop6h 40m
San Francisco
Tue 10/6
1:25 pm-8:35 pm
1 stop5h 10m
$369
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM Des Moines - SFO San Francisco
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Thu 11/12
1:50 pm-8:15 pm
2 stops8h 25m
San Francisco
Mon 11/16
6:10 am-2:15 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$374
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM Des Moines - SFO San Francisco
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Sat 11/21
5:12 pm-11:09 pm
1 stop7h 57m
San Francisco
Fri 11/27
2:00 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop6h 25m
$434
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM Des Moines - SFO San Francisco
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Wed 9/23
2:40 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop9h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 9/27
8:10 am-6:30 pm
2 stops8h 20m
$447
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM Des Moines - SFO San Francisco
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Thu 9/10
6:15 am-11:39 am
1 stop7h 24m
San Francisco
Mon 9/14
5:00 am-2:20 pm
1 stop7h 20m
$469
Cheapest one-way
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM Des Moines - SFO San Francisco
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Wed 10/7
2:42 pm-8:13 am
1 stop19h 31m
$126
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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Salinas?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to Salinas flights typically cost between $362 and $462 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $180 on Frontier (Sep 21-Sep 30).
Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Salinas. Reviews last updated August 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$120 | Average$295 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$253 | Average$459 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$274 | Average$532 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$300 | Average$502 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$328 | Average$492 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |